Lakewood schools get college readiness help from Ocean County College, Santander Bank

5:55 AM,
Mar. 27, 2014

Students at Lakewood High School's 2013 graduation ceremonies. Only 71 percent of the school's economically disadvantaged students graduate, according to the state Department of Education school performance reports.

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A local college and a global bank are collaborating to help more Lakewood High School students move on to higher education.

Ocean County College and the university-supporting division of Santander Bank signed a three-year agreement on Monday that provides academic support, classes, workshops, college application help and financial assistance to economically disadvantaged Lakewood students.

In Lakewood High School, 87 percent of the student body are considered economically disadvantaged, according to the state Department of Education's annual school performance reports. Of ...